Comparison

FIRD vs Arsenal

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

FIRD

Features
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FIRD is a private, on-device inventory and range log for firearm owners who want better maintenance records without sending sensitive data to a cloud service. Track your firearms, round counts, parts, ammunition, suppressors, range sessions, maintenance logs, malfunctions, and exportable history reports in one organized place. Key features: - Firearm inventory with manufacturer, model, caliber, serial number, round count, parts, and cover photo support - Parts-level wear tracking with service-life thresholds and replacement history - Range session logging with automatic round-count propagation to firearms and active parts - Ammunition inventory with caliber/load grouping, quantity tracking, purchase cost history, and low-stock alerts - UPC barcode scanning for faster ammo entry, backed by local seed data - Suppressor tracking with host usage summaries and weight-based cleaning reminders - Maintenance logs for cleaning, repairs, inspections, and part replacements - Malfunction logging with type summaries and optional ammo association - Platform-aware presets for common firearm families - Firearm history PDF export, including redacted export options - Optional Face ID app lock and privacy masking for sensitive details - Local notifications for part wear, cleaning reminders, suppressor weight, and ammo stock thresholds Privacy-first by design: FIRD stores your inventory on your device. There is no account, no backend, no social feed, and no cloud sync. Sensitive exports include redacted options, and the app can mask serial numbers, NFA status, and round counts when privacy mode is active. FIRD is an inventory, maintenance, and recordkeeping tool. It does not sell firearms, ammunition, suppressors, or firearm parts, and it does not facilitate transactions or transfers. All brand names, product names, and trademarks referenced in FIRD are the property of their respective owners. Use of these names is for identification purposes only. FIRD is not affiliated with or endorsed by any firearm or ammunition manufacturer

About

Arsenal

Features
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ARSENAL is a private, on-device tracker for your firearms collection. No accounts, no cloud, no data leaving your phone โ€” just a fast, focused log of everything you own. Your whole collection, organized Catalog firearms, ammunition, and accessories with the details that matter โ€” caliber, serial, condition, value, and photos. Everything cross-links: open a rifle and see the ammo you have on hand for it and the optics mounted to it. Range log that works for you Log every range trip with rounds fired, location, and notes. ARSENAL subtracts the rounds from your ammo inventory automatically, so your counts stay honest and low-stock alerts actually mean something. Never miss a cleaning Set a round-count threshold and ARSENAL flags any firearm that's due for cleaning. Keep a full maintenance history โ€” cleanings, repairs, parts, and inspections โ€” for every gun. Built for the details โ€ข NFA item tracking โ€” tax stamp number, trust or individual, approval date โ€ข Loadouts โ€” save a firearm with its accessories and ammo as a ready kit โ€ข Ammo inventory with per-caliber low-stock alerts โ€ข Dashboard with collection value, round counts, and what needs attention Private by design Your data is stored only on your device. Lock the app behind a PIN, and export a full backup whenever you want. Nothing is uploaded, ever. Own your records Export your entire collection to CSV or JSON for insurance, estate planning, or your own recordkeeping โ€” and import it back anytime. ARSENAL is an organizational tool, not a legal record of ownership or compliance. Always follow the firearm, ammunition, and NFA laws that apply where you live. What's New (for the first release) Welcome to ARSENAL. Track firearms, ammo, and accessories; log range trips and maintenance; set low-stock and cleaning alerts; save loadouts; and keep it all private on your device.

Screenshots

FIRD4 screens
Arsenal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Arsenal at 15.1 against FIRD's 26.2. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 4 level
FIRD versus Arsenal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFIRDArsenal
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS26.215.1 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size12 MB28 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperOnTarget Data, LLCJustin Den Hartog

In-app purchases

None

FIRD

No in-app purchases

None

Arsenal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FIRD free?
FIRD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Arsenal free?
Arsenal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FIRD or Arsenal have ads?
Neither FIRD nor Arsenal shows ads.

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